Safe Travels in Scintillating Italy

Acknowledged as the birthplace of the Western Culture and home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, Italy is art and life wrapped in the lap of Mother Nature. Heart-thumping art and monuments, diverse cultures and dialects, remarkable coastline, alpine lakes and mountain ranges make it a highly desirable destination among travellers.

Opt for international travel insurance as you explore the extraordinary diversity of Italy. ICICI Lombard offers schengen travel insurance plans to suit your needs, which covers you for both medical and non-medical emergencies on your trip to Italy. ICICI Lombard’s International Travel Insurance is easy to purchase, available online, and offers coverage with no medical tests up to 85 years of age.

It is always advisable to opt for international travel insurance when travelling abroad. ICICI Lombard’s International Travel Insurance Policies are designed to suit each person’s needs. Travellers can also avail of The Gold Multi Trip Travel Insurance for stress-free travel of a specified duration.

Benefits of ICICI Lombard Travel Insurance in Italy

Rest Assured with a Sum Insured of up to $500,000

No Medical Tests up to 85 Years of Age

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Reimbursement

Travel Insurance Plans tailor-made to suit Schengen Visa Requirements

Avail Cashless Hospitalisation Facility Worldwide

Get Coverage for Total Loss of Checked-In Baggage including Handbags

Emergency Hotel Extension

Things to Do in Italy

The Colosseum, Rome
Rome’s great gladiatorial arena is the most thrilling of the city's ancient sights. Inaugurated in AD 80, it seated up to 50,000 people. The Colosseum on the inside has tiered seating encircling the arena and is built over an underground complex where animals were caged and stage sets prepared. The ruins of the arena can now be visited all-round the year.

Vatican City
The St. Peter's Basilica and acclaimed museums in the independent territory of the Vatican City are the highlights and worth a visit. The basilica is an Italian Renaissance church that displays the oldest type of art and architecture and is considered as one of the largest churches in the world. The Vatican Museums display works from the immense collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.

Piazza di San Marco, Venice (St. Mark's Square)
This piazza is the only large square in Venice. The boat tours around the city drop off passengers near this square. The Basilica of San Marco is a large church, which can be visited any time of the year. The piazza has a tower that you can climb up, a palace along with the San Marco's Basilica.

Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral), Milan
The Milan cathedral is situated at the centre of Milan. Made of marble, it looks majestic. This gothic church took nearly six centuries to complete. It is the largest church in Italy after St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City and the fifth largest in the world. It draws several tourists from all over the world every year.

The Shroud of Turin, (Turin)
Locals say that when Jesus was taken down from the cross after his crucifixion, he was placed on this cloth (shroud). This shroud is now placed in the Royal Chapel of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin. It is not visible to the eye but visitors can pray in front of the box enclosure. This Holy Shroud is a symbol of sacrifice and Jesus' love for his followers.

Indian Embassy Information

In case of emergencies including natural disasters, political upheavals, loss of passport and other emergencies, contact the Indian Embassy in Italy. The following are the details:

Visa Procedure

You can obtain two types of visas for a trip to Italy, namely Italian Visa and the Schengen Visa. Most tourists choose the Schengen Visa and so you can get pre-approved insurance policies according to the Schengen requirements from ICICI Lombard.

To apply for non-immigrant or travelling visa, you will require the following documents:

Please be careful while filling the form as errors may lead to your application being rejected. Also, be mindful of the items you carry with you as Dubai has very strict rules and regulations when it comes to the list of prohibited items.

You need to download the application form from the above link and fill it. You can call the contact numbers given to book an appointment or you can also do it online. On the date and time given, you have to take all the required documents and visit the VFS Italy in your city.

For any visa related queries, you can contact the consulates or Italian Embassy, the details of which are:

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Customer Reviews

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